The recommended upgrade method, if not updating a hot-swap controller (HSC), is:

1. BIOS
2. BMC
3. FRUSDR
4. Reboot, and verify BIOS settings

The recommended method with an HSC is:

1. BIOS
2. BMC
3. HSC
4. FRUSDR
5. Reboot, and verify BIOS settings

Please note that updates to the HSC are less common, and not included with every update package.

This applies to:

Intel® Server Board S5000PAL Intel® Server Board S5000PSL Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Intel® Server Board S5400SF Intel® Server System SR1560SF Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN